All Black Billy Proctor is returning from South Africa with a fractured shoulder blade set to rule him out for up to 12 weeks, just as coach Dave Rennie rolls out his team to play the Sharks on Wednesday.
Richie Mo’unga could be invited over as a replacement.
New Zealand's changes for the next match feature Luke Jacobson as captain and potential debuts for Semisi Ta’eiloa and Bradley Slater off the bench.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further.
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